health insurance
12 Tax Deadlines for July 15 (It's Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
12 Tax Deadlines for July 15 (It's Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
Between due dates for paying estimated taxes, IRA or HSA contributions, and other deadlines, there's more to do by July 15 than just filing your feder…
July 14, 2020
HSAs Get Even Better
HSAs Get Even Better
A health savings account is a powerful, tax-advantaged tool to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses and a smart way to save for medical expenses in re…
July 3, 2020
Pass Along Life Lessons With an Ethical Will
Pass Along Life Lessons With an Ethical Will
Create a legacy letter to communicate values, experiences and life lessons to your family.
June 9, 2020
Finding Affordable Health Care Now
Finding Affordable Health Care Now
The pandemic has caused millions of people to lose their jobs — and their health coverage. Here’s a guide to finding affordable insurance.
June 4, 2020
IRS Allows Mid-Year Changes to Health Plans, Expands FSAs and More
IRS Allows Mid-Year Changes to Health Plans, Expands FSAs and More
The added flexibility should help workers deal with unexpected medical and dependent care expenses from the coronavirus outbreak. But not every employ…
May 27, 2020
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Health Savings Account Limits for 2021
Health Savings Account Limits for 2021
Annually adjusted contribution limits and other requirements must be met if you're covering health care costs with an HSA.
May 22, 2020
Medicare Now Covers Telehealth, Thanks to This Pandemic
Medicare Now Covers Telehealth, Thanks to This Pandemic
Many private health insurers have offered telehealth for several years, but Medicare lagged behind covering the service.
May 20, 2020
What Retirees Must Know About Telehealth
What Retirees Must Know About Telehealth
The coronavirus has elevated the benefits and potential savings of telehealth like nothing before.
May 20, 2020
How to Participate in a Clinical Trial
How to Participate in a Clinical Trial
New policies and guidelines emerge to ensure that more people, especially those age 65 and older, are included in clinical trials.
May 6, 2020
Health Insurance Options Exist for the Newly Unemployed
Health Insurance Options Exist for the Newly Unemployed
Special enrollment periods for Obamacare plans and expanded Medicaid coverage will help people who are suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus…
April 17, 2020
Employer Telehealth: Your Checklist for Success
Employer Telehealth: Your Checklist for Success
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April 1, 2020
The True Cost of Insurance
The True Cost of Insurance
Policies cost less than people think and provide more value than they expectNovember 2015
April 1, 2020
Free Coronavirus Testing and Treatment Won't Affect HSA Deduction
Free Coronavirus Testing and Treatment Won't Affect HSA Deduction
Anyone with a high-deductible health plan that covers medical expenses related to COVID-19 before plan deductibles have been met can still contribute …
March 26, 2020
Does Your Health Insurance Cover the Coronavirus Test?
Does Your Health Insurance Cover the Coronavirus Test?
Our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss what your health insurance may or may not cover during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the pair breaks do…
March 26, 2020
What to Do If You Lose Your Health Insurance During the Coronavirus Crisis
What to Do If You Lose Your Health Insurance During the Coronavirus Crisis
Now is not the time to be without coverage, but that's a reality a growing number of people are facing. If you are one of them (or fear that you might…
March 23, 2020
Ways to Make Wellness Work for You in Retirement
Ways to Make Wellness Work for You in Retirement
There are evidence-based benefits for older adults who engage in some wellness basics, such as exercise, a healthy diet, and reducing stress.
March 12, 2020
Tapping the Power of a Health Savings Account
Tapping the Power of a Health Savings Account
Health savings accounts help defray the cost of high-deductible health plans. They’re also a powerful way to invest for retirement.
March 5, 2020
Health Savings Account Limits for 2020
Health Savings Account Limits for 2020
Annually adjusted contribution limits and other requirements must be met if you're covering health care costs with an HSA in 2020.
February 24, 2020
5 Big Problems to Solve Before You Retire
5 Big Problems to Solve Before You Retire
Unless you have a solid game plan in place to address these five potential problems, you are not ready to retire.
February 18, 2020
Retirees, Cover Yourself With Umbrella Insurance
Retirees, Cover Yourself With Umbrella Insurance
You may not realize you don’t have enough liability coverage until something catastrophic happens.
January 28, 2020
The 20 Best ETFs to Buy for a Prosperous 2020
The 20 Best ETFs to Buy for a Prosperous 2020
Don't stock-pick your way through what could be a nauseating presidential election year. These 20 best ETFs to buy for 2020 cover a wide range of play…
December 30, 2019
How to Pay for Pricey Prescriptions
How to Pay for Pricey Prescriptions
Paying for expensive medications is especially painful if you’re in a high-deductible plan.
December 23, 2019
Retirees, Cover Your Trip and Your Health, Too
Retirees, Cover Your Trip and Your Health, Too
Travel insurance may protect you if have to cancel or interrupt a trip, or if you get sick while on the road.
December 18, 2019
ACA Open Enrollment: Shop Health Insurance Exchanges for a Better Deal
ACA Open Enrollment: Shop Health Insurance Exchanges for a Better Deal
You'll have between November 1 and December 15 in most states to take a second look at your coverage.
December 16, 2019
Health Plans for Early Retirees
Health Plans for Early Retirees
Finding coverage until Medicare kicks in isn’t hard, but policies can be pricey.
November 9, 2019